New website simplifies home buying for house hunters and mortgage seekers

October 19, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mortgages.com, a new free resource for house hunters, homeowners, and mortgage seekers, offers a variety of online tools for individuals and real estate professionals across the country as they navigate the complex real estate market. Though the website is geared toward a national audience, the writers and administrators are right here in Columbia. The website features information and tools for every stage of the home buying process, including mortgage calculators, different mortgage types, an extensive mortgage glossary, and advice for every stage of home ownership.

Mortgages.com offers news and advice on four broad topics, including buying a house and owning a home, renovating and remodeling, relocating, and owning a second home. These topics include something for everyone, from home buying tips for first time buyers and beyond, to mortgage rate trends, home equity and refinancing advice, and explanations of government loan programs, like FHA and VA.

The site is also designed with real estate professionals in mind, offering helpful, unbiased home buying advice that is easy to share with their clients online. According to the National Association of Realtors, 92 percent of buyers use the internet in some way as they search for a house. Mortgages.com is there to answer their questions in a straightforward way, and staff writers are available to answer additional questions and take requests for posts via social media.

Featured articles range from the broad overview to the very specific, including:
• Getting Started: Buying a House
• How Much House You Can Buy for $228,000 in NY, SC, CA, and TX
• Mortgage Rates on the Rise! But Not by That Much
• Know Your Interest Rate and Know When it Might Be Time to Refinance
• From the Barracks to the Cul-de-sac: Mortgages for Veterans
• Insurance for Natural Disasters: Because Mother Nature Can Be Rough

Mortgages.com is a place to get excited about owning real estate, and learn how to avoid making costly mistakes. Visit Mortgages.com for tips and advice about buying and owning a home, mortgages, and real estate.
About Mortgages.com:

Mortgages.com provides free news and advice for homeowners, house hunters, and real estate professionals across the country. The site includes tools, comprehensive easy to understand articles, and updated mortgage rates. Connect with Mortgages.com on Twitter,Facebook, Google+, and Pinterest.